3 Days in Siem Reap, Cambodia
Siem Reap is a small city, but is full of history and ancient ruins. Think of magnificent ancient temples that make even the intense heat worth it. Here is the best way to spend 3 days.
Category: Asia
2 Days in Langkawi, Malaysia
Langkawi is a great Malaysian island for relaxation. You can find beautiful beaches, rainforests and excellent diving. It’s a slow, laidback place that will recharge your soul. Here is how I would spend 2 days.
Our First Impressions in Vietnam
After traveling for months throughout South East Asia, I can honestly say I have never been to a region of the world where the people are quite as friendly (with the exception of some popular tourist destinations in Thailand). In this post, I’ll give you an example of the kindness we experienced on our first South East Asian destination – Hanoi, Vietnam.
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The Best 3 Day Cat Ba Island Itinerary
Cat Ba Island is located about 3-4 hours from the capital of Hanoi, Vietnam. It’s a picturesque island good for anyone looking to escape the hustle and bustle of crazy capital. It’s the largest island in the Ha Long Bay region and the perfect place for you to wind down for 3 days before heading to your next destination.
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Hiking in Cat Ba National Park, Vietnam
Located in northern Vietnam, about 3-4 hours from the capital of Hanoi, you will find the lovely island of Cat Ba. It is the largest island in the Ha Long Bay area. When you hear Ha Long Bay, your mind may take you to green waters and huge limestone rocks soaring out of the water. While Cat Ba does have that, another part of the island has a beautiful mountainous jungle like forest housing Cat Ba National Park.
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Cat Ba Island Day Cruise to Lan Ha Bay
Our day cruise from Cat Ba Island was wonderful. After spending a couple days in Hanoi (Vietnam’s capital). I knew that I wanted to see the famous Ha Long Bay. But after talking to a couple locals and hearing about how much it has been overridden by tourism and the water is often littered with trash, I decided to take their recommendation and visit Cat Ba Island instead.
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2 Days in Kuala Lumpur
Kuala Lumpur or KL as it’s called, is Malaysia’s rapidly changing capital city. It is very eclectic with massive skyscrappers, excellent shopping, diverse ethnic groups and contrasting sights. I am personally not interested in the ultra touristy spots, so here is how I would spend 48 hours.
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